Environmental Assessment Bulletin
October 25, 2024
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED:
Trinity Bay Ferrish Cove ATV Trail (Reg. 2331)
Proponent: David Soper
The Proponent is proposing to construct a 7-km ATV trail from Blue Hill Pond to Ferrish Cove. The proposed trail connects to an existing 4-km trail from Blue Hill Pond to the town of Little Hearts Ease. Construction of the trail would include grubbing and cutting trees, as well as installing bridges over stream crossings. The trail would operate year-round, providing access to a private cabin.
A description of the Project can be found on the Department’s web page at: https://www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/env-assessment/projects-list/
The undertaking was registered on October 24, 2024; the deadline for public comment is November 28, 2024; and the Minister’s decision is due by December 8, 2024.
Deer Lake Residential and Commercial Subdivisions (Reg. 2330)
Proponent: V & J Tectonic Inc.
The Proponent is proposing to develop residential and commercial subdivisions on two land parcels of approximately 150 hectares located on Glide Lake Road in the Town of Deer Lake. The development would include residential and commercial light industrial development, recreational facilities, transportation hubs and medical services.
A description of the Project can be found on the Department’s web page at: https://www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/env-assessment/projects-list/.
The undertaking was registered on October 23, 2024; the deadline for public comment is November 29, 2024; and the Minister’s decision is due by December 7, 2024.
Aspen Brook Quarry (Reg. 2329)
Proponent: Newcrete Investments Ltd.
The Proponent is proposing to operate a 1.7-hectare quarry located 7 kilometres southeast of Badger. Quarry operations would include the extraction of sand and gravel to be used in concrete production.
A description of the Project can be found on the Department’s web page at: https://www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/env-assessment/projects-list/
The undertaking was registered on October 25, 2024; the deadline for public comment is November 29, 2024; and the Minister’s decision is due by December 9, 2024.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT REQUIRED AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE APPOINTED:
Burin Peninsula EverWind Green Fuels Project (Reg. 2321)
Proponent: EverWind Fuels
The Minister has advised the Proponent that an environmental impact statement (EIS) is required for the Project. Additional information is needed to inform the Minister of the following, including, but not limited to:
- clarification on Project scope
- greenhouse gas emissions
- waste management plans
- erosion and sediment and control measures
- emissions and fogging
- effluent streams and outfall locations
- noise/vibration, shadow flicker and solar glare
- air quality risk assessment
- location of Project components, including but not limited to:
- wind turbines
- worker accommodations
- offices
- explosive storage facilities
- access roads
- power lines and substations and
- proximity of the above to sensitive receptors
- flora and fauna including:
- fish and fish habitat
- marine environment
- occupational information, and
- potential effects on provincial roads and bridges.
An Environmental Assessment Committee (EAC) has been appointed to provide scientific and technical advice to the Minister and to draft guidelines for the Proponent in preparing the EIS.
The public will be invited to provide comment on the draft guidelines. For further information on this Project, please contact Eric Watton at (709) 729-0834 or email ericwatton@gov.nl.ca.
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT GUIDELINES AND PUBLIC REVIEW:
Lewisporte Biomedical Waste Incineration (Reg. 2316)
Proponent: Paul Dalley Holdings Inc.
The proposed Lewisporte Biomedical Waste Incineration Project is registered for environmental assessment, and an environmental impact statement (EIS) is required. The Environmental Assessment Committee (EAC) has drafted EIS Guidelines that identify information that must be included in the EIS. The public is invited to review the draft guidelines and provide written comments by December 4, 2024. Comments received will be reviewed and considered before the EIS guidelines are finalized and issued to the Proponent.
More information on the Project is available on the Department’s website at: https://www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/projects/project-2316/
Written comments must be submitted by December 4, 2024, to EAProjectcomments@gov.nl.ca.
UPdates to Environmental Preveiw Report (EPR) Submitted:
Botwood Flower’s Hill Quarry (Reg. 2287)
Proponent: C&H Construction
The Proponent has submitted updated maps for the EPR and the Water Resources Management Plan. Map 1, Access Road and Boundaries, replaces the map on page 14 of the EPR. Map 2, Large Scale Map, replaces the map on page 15 of the EPR. Map 3, Ditching Design, replaces the map on the Water Resources Management Plan. The corrections are available on the Department’s webpage at https://www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/projects/project-2287/
Public comments regarding the EPR are welcome and may be emailed to EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca or they may be mailed to the address below:
Environmental Assessment Division
Department of Environment and Climate Change
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Public comments must be received by November 29, 2024; and the Minister’s decision on the EPR is due by December 9, 2024.
PLANS ACCEPTED:
Springdale Glove Manufacturing Facility (Reg. 2218)
Proponent: Superior Glove Works Limited
On October 23, 2024, the Minister advised the Proponent that the Waste Management Plan and Water Resources Management Plan for the Project are acceptable. These plans were required as conditions of release from environmental assessment and are available on the Department’s Project web page at: https://www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/projects/project-2218/.
Learn more
Environmental Assessment Division
Department of Environment and Climate Change
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Environmental assessment information is available at:
https://www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/env-assessment/
https://www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/files/GUIDE-TO-THE-PROCESS_Jan-2024.pdf
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Project comments may be sent to: EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca
Anyone submitting comments on a Project under environmental assessment is asked to please advise the Department if they DO NOT wish to have their comments shared with the Project Proponent.
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